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It is no surprise that there are sheep herding competitions. And with the internet bringing us all together to see what we are up to around the world, we are getting used to “no matter what you are doing, someone has created a competition and made it more extreme”. And so I give you, extreme sheep herding.

Unlike Buzkashi, where the goat is dead, at least the sheep get to live.

So when I tell you it is a jungle out there, pay heed.

If you want to watch a video of it, here t’is:

(Okay, to be absolutely accurate, the sheep herding part of this is real and the sheep really were wearing lights – see below – but some of this is CGI. Still a LOT of fun to watch.)

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After I posted a design for chessboxing the London Chessboxing Club commented and gave a link to their club for anyone interested in what Chessboxing really is and who does it. The link is still there in that post so check them out.

Turns out, chess and boxing are no longer polar opposites in the sport/games arena. So if you have been torn between brains and brawn, look no further. These players bring both to the…table..mat….ring….board….um….whatever. And better still, men AND women participate. It is a crazy world and someone is always thinking up something new.

In honor of those chess boxing crazy champions here is our newest design:

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That should tell you that favorite of holidays is coming round again. Who doesn’t love St. Patrick’s Day? In fact, it may be a favorite around the globe. Almost every big city has an Irish bar. And it isn’t because the Irish have suddenly become constant world travelers.

So who’s your paddy? I guess whoever is buying rounds on St. Pat’s day. If you are looking for the proper attire your’s truly, the Stoned Hamster and the Literate Phoenix are happy to oblige. Here’s a link and a taste:

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So you are sitting around wondering, “Hey! I have this terrific goat carcass. What would be a really cool thing to do with it?” Then it hits you! (Not too hard I hope.) I could ride around on my horse with a bunch of other horse riders all who are trying to steal my goat carcass and keep it for themselves – at least long enough to be declared the winner.

Then, sadly, you remember, this is already a sport.

I know dear reader, you are sitting there in your sofa thinking “How can this be?” “Who would think up such a crazy sport?

Oh wait. If you are sitting ‘in’ your sofa rather than ‘on’ your sofa, you must be Turkic ( a sofa is a type of room).

So then you remember, oh right, our Turkic national sport is goat grabbing! And you head outside, jump on your horse, still holding onto your dead goat, and you ride off to make sure you can hold on to your title of Champion of Buzkashi!

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Okay, so normally one imagines glasses-wearing super intelligent people in suits playing chess. And the stereo type for boxers is not so bright bulky guys all sweaty. So the question is “Who exactly is playing Chess Boxing???”

No really. It is a real sport. I don’t get it. But it’s just more proof that there is something for everyone in this world, and if there isn’t, wait a moment and someone will invent it.

Tomorrow I will share with you “What to do with your dead goat?”

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Alex Markovich has been a photographer for a long time now. He is offering for free some of his work for your personal use (no reselling). Check him out. Here is what he says about why he is doing this:

When I walk or travel I take lots of pictures. These pictures are “the moments which impressed me” so I decided to capture that very moment. I’ve got thousands of photos stored on my hard drives an…

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Fill your Christmas tree with animal glee! These happy guys will hang around the whole season just to brighten your day! A gorgeous ornament for animal lovers, band members, or just crazy reindeer lovers.

There are vintage designs and modern funny ones, as well as some more traditional. Did you grow up with Howdy Doody? Got ya covered! Looking for Dad? How about an “I AM the Papa Bear” ornament.

How about a harp playing griffin? A star gazing Santa. Or just a bit of Pi? A personalized festive dinosaur. Or something for cat lovers, dog lovers, more. A drum playing mouse? Or a personalized house?

How about honoring a firefighter, police officer, or one for your Bae. Crazy eyed reindeer or Santas in sleighs. Messages to Santa on the tree can be found. And a few for the Geeks and the sports fans around.

So click on over and visit a while. At the very least, we will give you a smile.